Edmond Patrick O’Dea was born in Woodside, Queens in 1961 to Edmond and Beatrice O’Dea (Harrigan). His father was a New York City Bus Driver and his mother worked as an Administrative Assistant. Edmond and his three siblings, Mary (Lynch), Martin, and Daniel were raised in Woodside, Queens. For most of their lives, their paternal grandfather lived with them in … [Read more...] about 2019 Hibernian of the Year Edmond O’Dea
Yes, the Rockland County AOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Sunday 3/17/19
In response to numerous questions, yes the Rockland County AOH St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on St. Patrick's Day, Sunday 3/17/19 starting at 1:30. This is not a conflict with the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade. As per long-standing tradition, in years when the City parade falls on a Sunday, the City parade is held on the preceding Saturday, 3/16. The NYC parade … [Read more...] about Yes, the Rockland County AOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Sunday 3/17/19
Neil Cosgrove Awarded Commodore Barry Medal
In a surprise presentation at our AOH 2018 National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Rockland County's Neil Cosgrove was honored with the AOH Commodore John Barry Medal. This was the very first granting of this award by the National Board. Neil is certainly widely known beyond Division #3 and Rockland County. It was my pleasure to first appoint him to the National Board … [Read more...] about Neil Cosgrove Awarded Commodore Barry Medal
Calling all Pipers! Help Set a New Guinness Word Record/
Become a part of history by participating in our Guinness World Record Official Attempt for ‘Largest Bagpipe Ensemble’ on Saturday, August 4th at the RCGAA Fields during our 2nd Annual Ceol Mór Bagpipe Competition! The official attempt will happen during mass bands after the 2nd Annual Ceol Mór Bagpipe Competition hosted by the Rockland County AOH at the Rockland GAA fields. … [Read more...] about Calling all Pipers! Help Set a New Guinness Word Record/
2018 Hibernian Business Person of the Year Neil Acer
Neill was born in the Bronx to Gerard and Eleanor Acer in 1971. His maternal grandparents journeyed to the United States from Ireland (Roscommon and Leitrim) in the 1920s. Mike Ward and Annie O’Neill chose to call New York their home. When Neill’s parents met and subsequently married, they, too, chose to stay in New York. His father, Gerry, was a retired New York City banker. … [Read more...] about 2018 Hibernian Business Person of the Year Neil Acer